Reward Offered in Monticello, Indiana Dog Cruelty Case

August 17, 2007

The Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) is offering a $2,500 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for disemboweling a dog during a robbery.

The Case:

During an early morning house robbery in Monticello, Ind., on August 3, Trish, a four-year-old rat terrier, was stabbed multiple times and ultimately disemboweled. Trish died shortly after her owner arrived home.

The unknown perpetrator caused extensive damage to the inside of the duplex. They took only some tools, NASCAR memorabilia and a jar containing about $30 in change. There are currently no leads and no explanation as to why the home was robbed and Trish was brutalized.

Animal Cruelty:

The connection between animal cruelty and human violence is well documented. The HSUS First Strike Campaign® raises public awareness and educates communities about this connection while providing a variety of resources to law enforcement agencies, social work professionals, educators, legislators and families. The HSUS offers rewards in animal cruelty cases across the country and works to strengthen laws against animal cruelty. Visit humanesociety.org/firststrike.

The Investigators:

Officer Tim McFadden, Monticello Police Department 574-583-2256, ext. 225.

The Humane Society of the United States is the nation's largest animal protection organization – backed by 10 million Americans, or one of every 30. For more than a half-century, The HSUS has been fighting for the protection of all animals through advocacy, education and hands-on programs. Celebrating animals and confronting cruelty -- On the web at humanesociety.org.